Just hit a pot hole and the wall of my tire is fucked. Popped the trunk to replace it but I forgot the scisor jack that came with my car doesn’t work. Long story short, I had family who lived near by pick up my floor jack and ratchet kit. Now I am looking into tire replacement, but also how I can just solve this on my own the next time.

Are bottle jacks good for emergency tire replacement, or should I just look for a scisor jack? I feel like bottles are easier, but theres always a few people saying they are junk when I look into them. I have a tire iron but had them grab my ratchet set just in case since it was next to the jack.

I just feel like a dumbass now and want to make sure I’m not a dumbass in the future

  • Scott@sh.itjust.works
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    7 days ago

    Great suggestions in this thread. My 2 cents is to add a small tire inflater, mine plugs into the 12 volt dash outlet. If your spare is under the floor of the trunk - there is a very good chance it’s flat.